Auriel Maza
Professor of Cuddles
Enver's First Hell-DiveEnver Kestrel Mouvsayi - Turn 1
27, Extravagant
Tech 4
Coconut Radio: Enver can build things with less resources than normally required.
InventoryMotorcycle
Energy Weapon
Tent
4 Units of Breakfast - 1 Consumed This Turn (9/10)
2 Medkits
2 units of tools
1 Table Lamp
The Gauntlet: Welding and Soldering
Party: 9 TotalLuxyr Kyrillos Mouvsayi, Helldiver
Fighting 2
Tech 2
Smoozing the Space: Can substitute Tech for Charm.
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Dr Lisa Ophelia, Dr to The Rich and Famous
Medical 4
Deep Medical Knowledge: Can use Medical to roll for flora/fauna Knowledge.
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Kyle Icelos Dehaan, The Model
Athletics 2
Talent(Posing) 2
Perfecting Posing: Kyle can use his Posing skill to be completely silent and unmoving.
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5 Rich Civilians
Hunting 2
[Post Theme] - [The Verdant Forest]
It all came crashing down. Plans, relaxation, catch up; what I had planned for the both of us gone to the wind. I should have known that my rebellion, my defiance to the social order would not go without strife or punishment. For why would the powers to be allow me to play them so? And remove Luxyr while they are at it. Damn us both for I defying their greed. I would lie to myself if I did not feel this bud of regret, blossoming into pain. For he did not deserve this. Though I am sure he will enjoy the time. Helldiving, his passion. And now I by his side. But, I feel the shadow of death, an old friend. It lingered here. This planet was not safe. Lost to die on this world. And easy to cover up everything. Well played you political bastards. Should I get off this planet, there will be hell to pay. No holding back. Revenge... they always cautioned against it. But, I see no wrong with giving consequences to people's actions. It remains sane lest it consume me.
But, I felt his hand on my shoulder. Lux. And just as he did, we touched down. Vibrations echoing through the pod. Then, a thud. Landed, we landed. A minor miracle. Then again, I looked over and the controls for the pod laid in his lap. The fact the drop was smooth shouldn't be a surprise. Lux's hundredth, thousandth, time dropping from a pod? Kyle shivered beside me. Losing his mind as it were. Every indication suggests I should as well. And truly, I should. But... I suppose being on death's door more than not numbs one to these things. Machines inserted into every office, cut and incisions to add more. Pumped with drugs to numb bloody everything. Stop caring, you just stop caring. Unbuckling Kyle from his seat, I helped him out of the pod before sitting down with him in the cool grasses. A cool forest, with tall trees and strange creatures. I held him close. Hyperventilating, shaking, clammy palms; Kyle looked over his shoulder at me, his mocha eyes wide. He... was still naked. Did he not get his clothes earlier? Not that it mattered.
Lisa came out from the pod behind us, handing Kyle a set of clothes in the pod. Looked like Kyle's, "Grabbed you your clothes."
Kyle took them, wiping his eyes of tears. I wrapped my arms just underneath his chest. He still shook like crazy. But, as he leaned back into me, he slowly stilled. "I'm gonna die aren't I?"
As the others tensed at the question, I... snatched the moment. It wasn't like me. But, my heart ached for Kyle... I wouldn't let him die. Any of them die. I got to my feet and the words... came out. Was it the stress? Or simply the resignation that no matter what happens, it was acceptable? "If you follow my lead, we'll make it."
Lux proudly stepped out of the pod last, the stock of his rifle to his shoulder, "Best not to be on the ground, predators love to linger on the forest floor like this." He smiled over at me, "So, instead of me telling you about my adventures, I get to have you with me."
"Severely under geared and still recovering from your stents?"
"Gotta prove I'm the best somehow. If not, Valhalla will call for me." Ancient battle traditions. The Vikings if not mistaken?
I flexed the gauntlet on my arm, "Then, the pods should be salvaged for supplies-"
Another pod entered the forest. Lux rubbed his nose, "We are not alone. Heh, wonder if they know what they're doing." Kyle and Lisa shrugged. Kyle with a deep tremble in his breathing. Lisa slowly taking in the forest. Disbelief, shock. Fitting. If only I could be the same.
"Then we'll have some more to work with. Isn't this planet dangerous Lux?"
He grinned from ear to ear, "Oh yeah, I'm gonna have some epic moments to tell the boys later."
"You will. But, work with me so everyone else will make it too. We all know you will."
Looking back at me, he gave me a strong stare, with his eyes focused on me, "You and I will definitely survive. But, you were always the smart one, even before I knew who I was. Just let me do the talking. You a bit too out there for most people." It is so.
I scratched my chin, "You five, look around for anything of interest. Not a lot of plants. Anything useful is appreciated. Dr. Ophelia, would you mind identifying the plants to see if anything could be helpful? Kyle, stick with me. You can use the tools to help me deconstruct our pod... and likely theirs. Lux, go over and give 'em a banter. If they will help us, then more the merry. Then come back to cover our gatherers.... Everyone know what to do?"
Lux winked, pulling the motorcycle from the pod. Speeding off into the distance of the other pod. Lux...
Lisa led the five into the area to gather supplies. Leaving Kyle and I.... Should I tell him? Suddenly now with the rush ending, I felt it. Passion? Tenderness? Was this the romance Lux raved about? Kyle raked the back of his head.
"So... where do we start?" Kyle racketed a set of tools to his new belt.
"First, disconnect the power supply, lest we want to ride the electric slide." I wanted to reach out to his arm. But, it quickly found its way to me as he fished through the panels to the power supply. Cutting through the metal with the gauntlet's intense heat from its welding mode. And he positioning the metal just right for it. I felt the hair of his arm on my skin and he looked over. Searching for something, I could see in his eyes. What were you looking for?
No matter. Once the pods were deconstructed, I could finally itch the treehouse idea that had lingered in my mind since I was a child.
- Enver and Kyle will deconstruct both Enver's and Sgt. Dönitz pods for resources while the others will search for useful supplies, plants, etc. Any civilians from Sgt. Dönitz will assist in gathering efforts. [Tech 4, Motorcycle, Gauntlet, Tools, Deep Medical Knowledge, Hunting 2]
- The group will search for a suitable patch of trees to begin their aerial, treehouse survival abode. Using gathered wood etc to make the structure and the supplies from the pods to make more advanced accommodations. [Tech 6 (Enver 4 and Lux 2), Tools, Gauntlet, Coconut Radio, Hunting 2]